Wiggle Talk - A Podcast For Parents

They’ll Eat the Broccoli… Once We Stop Telling Them To

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Jun 15, 2025
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Alice Zaslavsky
Alice Zaslavsky, a talented author and educator, shares her insights on transforming mealtime from a battlefield into a joyful experience for families. She discusses how to raise curious eaters without the need for bribery and emphasizes the importance of shared meals. Alice introduces practical strategies for involving kids in cooking and exploring diverse foods, highlighting seasonal eating and reducing waste. She also offers tips on managing overstimulation, fostering emotional balance, and ultimately nurturing a positive relationship with food.
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ANECDOTE

Taco Night Builds Agency

  • Lachy shares how taco night with shared plates lets his son take agency in making his meal.
  • This joyful mess accentuates children's excitement and engagement with food.
ADVICE

Start Vegetables with Gentle Textures

  • Introduce vegetables by starting with textures children find comfortable before progressing.
  • For example, give broccoli stalks instead of florets to build positive texture experience.
ADVICE

Cook Smarter with Batch Veg Prep

  • Prepare large batches of vegetables early in the week and repurpose them for multiple meals.
  • This approach makes meal prep efficient and adds variety from the same ingredients.
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